Ernie Ward

Westminster – Ernest “Ernie” William Ward, II, 90, husband of Patricia “Pat” Packer Ward, passed away on Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at his residence.   Born in Chickasha, Oklahoma, Ernie was the son of the late Ernest William Ward and Susanne Louise Menye Ward.  Ernie retired from General Motors where he was a purchaser and he attended Full Gospel Temple. […]

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Scott Morgan

  Ronald “Scott” Morgan (69) of Fair Play, SC, passed away at his home on Monday, April 10th after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by his loving family.   Born in Macon, Georgia to Guy Preston and Sarah Frances (Allison) Morgan. Scott will be deeply missed by his wife of 44 years Sharon (Reeder) Morgan and his children who […]

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Shooting considered a homicide

The police in Seneca say they will pursue the charge of murder against a 14-year old, now that the wounded 20-year old has died.  Coroner Addis says Dariean Maurice Tucker died early last night in the intensive care unit of a Greenville hospital.  Chief Bowling describes what happened last week as a domestic incident on Enterprise Lane near the Old […]

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The Great Oconee Clean Up

Much remains to rid Oconee County of unsightly litter.  However, Earth Day this month presents an opportunity.  The sheriff’s office and “KOBA” — Keep Oconee Beautiful — have set Saturday morning, April 22, starting at 9 am, as this year’s Great Oconee Clean Up.  Your organization is encouraged to pick a location for clean up.  Oconee Sheriff’s Office can help […]

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Seneca Council balks at ordinance 2023-02

Preliminary approval was granted last night by Seneca City Council to an ordinance to restrict and confine tattoo parlors to highway commercial zones, such as the 123 By-Pass.  The city’s elected leaders, however, tabled first reading of a second ordinance that would permit businesses such as pawnshops and consumer loans downtown, under certain conditions, including no like business within one […]

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Open your ears and you will hear

Those outdoor warning sirens are to sound today as a test that they are working properly.  The 65 sirens will blast between 11 this morning and 1 this afternoon.  If there were a real emergency at Oconee Nuclear Station, local radio (such as 101.7/WGOG) and TV would broadcast info and instructions to the public.

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25 years since Clemson student Knapp disappeared

The National Center for Missing & Exploited is marking 25 years since Jason Knapp disappeared. Jason mysteriously vanished from his university apartment in Clemson, South Carolina on April 12, 1998. Originally from York, PA, the 20-year-old was a Clemson University student studying mechanical engineering. The night before his disappearance, Jason was last seen by his roommates leaving their apartment complex. […]

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Return Baptist victim of theft

The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office sees the public’s help in an investigation of a stolen enclosed trailer that was taken from a church. A deputy from the Uniform Patrol Bureau began an investigation, after being notified on April 6th, into a white Covered Wagon single axle, 7’x12,’ enclosed white trailer that was stolen from Return Baptist Church, which is located […]

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Carl Sims

  Westmisnter- Carl Andrew Sims, 87, husband of Sara Joe Freeman Leopard Sims, passed away Monday, April 10, 2023, at Prisma Health – Oconee Memorial Hospital.    Born in Townville, South Carolina, Carl was the son of the late Bethel Andrew Sims and Ressie Meritt Sims.  Carl was retired from Duke Power and was a former mason contractor.  Carl was […]

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